Board of Works

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY MINUTES November 29, 2016 Regular Session: The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Cindy Murray, Norm Childress, Dawn Ross and Ron Shriner. Absent: Gary Henriott Ed Chosnek, City Attorney, was also present. Mrs. Murray called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given to the flag of our Country. MINUTES Mr. Childress moved for approval of the minutes from the November 22, 2016 regular meeting. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. NEW BUSINESS Engineering Utility Service Agreement-Concord Ridge Subdivision Bob Foley, Engineering, presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Utility Service Agreement for Concord Ridge Subdivision. LLW, LLC has paid 10% down in the amount of $49,163.00 for this master agreement. Mr. Foley stated that this is for 170 new lots with the first phase construction starting today. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. Water Pollution Control Resolution 05-2016 A Resolution of the City of Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety Declaring its Official Intent, on Behalf on the City, to Reimburse Expenditures for Acquisitions, Construction, Additions and Improvements to Sewer Works Mr. Chosnek presented to the Board and recommended approval of Resolution 05-2016 A Resolution of the City of Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety Declaring its Official Intent, on Behalf on the City, to Reimburse Expenditures for Acquisitions, Construction, Additions and Improvements to Sewer Works. Mr. Chosnek stated that this resolution allows the City of Lafayette to continue with projects for the Wastewater Department. The projects are being paid for out of the Depreciation Fund so the resolution allows the reimbursement of that fund once the City receives permanent funding through bonding. Brad Talley, Water Pollution Control Superintendent, stated that they are entering the next phase of the CSO Long Term Control Plan which includes Brown Street Sewer and the Combined Sewer Overflow Tank at the end of Greenbush Street. Mr. Talley explained the specifics of each of those projects. Mrs. Ross moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Board of Public Works and Safety November 29, 2016 Page 2 Human Resources City of Lafayette Employee Handbook (2017) Kim Meyer, HR Director, presented to the Board and recommended approval of the 2017 City of Lafayette Employee Handbook that will become effective on January 1, 2017. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Ross seconded. Passed. Police Department Agreement for Towing and Related Services with Jim’s Garage and J&T Recovery Sgt. Will Carpenter, Police Department, presented to the Board and recommended approval of an Agreement for Towing and Related Services with Jim’s Garage and J&T Recovery. Sgt. Carpenter stated that these two companies will be the Police Department’s sole vendor on rotation for towing at crash scenes. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed. CLAIMS Mike Jones, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $3,626,798.64. Mrs. Murray asked if there were any further question. Mr. Childress asked about Page 13 line item for “Canal Well #7”. Mr. Jones explained that it was payment for well cleaning. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed. Time: 9:08 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Cindy Murray s/s President Pro-Tem ATTEST: Mindy Miller s/s Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk Minutes written by Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk *A digital audio recording of this meeting is available in the Lafayette City Clerk’s Office. **A list of all permits issued for the preceding week is available at http://www.lafayette.in.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/375